“Achieving results is the only measure of a team.”

Dan Berger

CEO

Hi, my name is Dan Berger

Dan started Social Tables 3 years ago with the idea that great things come from bringing people together.
Since then, he has been named BizBash's Event Innovator of the Year, Successful Meetings' Most Influential People, and a 40 Under 40 in the Meetings Industry by Collaborate Magazine and Connect Meetings.
Before Social Tables, Dan worked in both the tech and event industries in New York City. He started building websites at startups and agencies in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He then moved to the public/nonprofit sector where he worked for a Member of Congress and ran a member association.
In 2008, Dan moved to DC to get an MBA from Georgetown. He started Social Tables in 2011.
Committed to the industry as a whole, Dan speaks at over 30 meetings and conferences per year. He also serves on several volunteer boards including the Convention Industry Council's APEX Committee, Event Solutions, and Metro Event Specialists.
Dan has been to nearly 40 countries and speaks several languages. He enjoys travel, spending time with his American Bulldog, Leroy, and learning.

Trevor Lynn

Marketing

Hi, my name is Trevor Lynn

Trevor is originally from Ohio but adopted DC as his new home while studying Finance at American. His love for products that use tech to tackle 800 lb gorillas (not literally (yet)) and upend the status quo steered him into the world of startups - he hasn’t looked back since. In his spare time he likes to continue his transformation into a hybrid Anthony Bourdain/Bear Grylls super human and wear flannel shirts.

Laura Simmons

Sales

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Laura is a Georgia native who has been in DC since 2009. After joining her first start up in 2010, she realized she had a passion for solving problems and helping companies grow. She loves SEC football (go Dawgs!), sushi, crossword puzzles, morning runs, breakfast for dinner, and her fish Bingo Bird.

Ram Parimi

Sales

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Hailing from Palo Alto - Ram has come to live and love everything that is startup. He has been involved with massive events since his leadership days at Colgate University and most recently in his roles at The Kennedy Center and Eventbrite. Outside of the office, Ram enjoys traveling, running, playing squash and tennis, and laying up bricks on the basketball court.

Jesse Oursler

Sales

Hi, my name is Jesse Oursler

Jesse is a homegrown Washingtonian who graduated from JMU. He comes to Social Tables with an expertise in software sales. When not helping to make event professionals lives easier, you will find him raving at a live show or cheering on the local Caps and Nats.

DJ Bruggemann

Marketing

Hi, my name is DJ Bruggemann

While born in DC, DJ hails from Lexington, KY. After graduating from Miami (OH) University he headed back East with dreams of solving people's problems with software. He enjoys exploring the various concert venues, restaurants, and sports teams that DC has to offer.

Justin Blau

Customer Success

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Born and raised in the DC area by a family of Bostonians, Justin rebelled by becoming a huge Capitals fan. A graduate of George Washington University, he spent a few years working in luxury hotel operations before joining a tech company focused on the hospitality segment. Outside of work, there's a good chance you'll find him watching hockey or brewing up a batch of beer with his dog, Brewer.

Arliene Posno

Customer Success

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Originally from the Netherlands but now a true Bostonian, Arliene recently graduated from American University where she studied International Business and Entrepreneurship. She loves to cook, bake, go to the gym, and enjoy the outdoors.

Cerys Brown

Sales

Hi, my name is Cerys Brown

Cerys, a true lover of all things pink and sparkly, is a catering and events sales guru by day and a long distance runner and diehard crossfitter by night. After growing up in Virginia, she now calls Washington, DC home. Her sophisticated palate and love for food led her to a career in the Hospitality Industry, where she was the Director of Catering for Restaurant Associates at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the past 7 years. Cerys is beyond excited to play a pivotal role in Social Tables taking over the world (one event at a time).

Matthew Whittemore

Engineering

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Matthew is a poet programmer hailing from the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Obsessed with putting the best words in the best order, he comes to Social Tables with a passion for elegant code that speaks to the issues of our day: simplification and automation. When not programing, Matthew can be found attempting to cook the perfectly fried egg.

Sarah Ghessie

Operations

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Sarah grew up in Maryland before attending the University of South Carolina for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Retailing. She moved to New York City for a short period of time before joining the Social Tables team. In her spare time she enjoys shopping, going out to eat, and her dog, Louie.

Ray Miller

Marketing

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Ray was born and raised in a small town in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Western Maryland. A graduate of the University of Richmond, he comes to Social Tables from one of the largest CPG companies in the world where he sold strategies to businesses ranging from “mom and pop” retail locations to national “big box” retail chain businesses. When not working, you can find him watching the Baltimore Ravens, planning his next home renovation project, or perfecting his stuffed peppers recipe.

Brittney Bernstein

Marketing

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Brittney grew up in the DC area and left only for a short 4 years to attend Boston University, where she studied Hospitality Administration and developed a serious caffeine addiction. Now back in the city she loves most, Brittney always makes time for friends & family while juggling a commitment to the gym and a serious love for food.

Alex Parent

Marketing

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Alex is a proud DC native who spent four years at West Virginia University studying advertising. Besides figuring out the best ways to promote Social Tables you can usually find Alex enjoying craft beers, playing Xbox, and/or yelling at the television.

Rami Chowdhury

Engineering

Hi, my name is Rami Chowdhury

Rami has lived on three continents, can get by in three languages, and is working at his third startup. After a misspent youth working in policy he discovered his true love of code and hasn’t looked back since. In his free time, he can generally be found fiddling with open-source software and websites, in which he is joined by his stuffed toy penguin Aristophanes.

Yalcin Dogan

Engineering

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Yalcin grew up in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a Mining Engineer, but he loves coding. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and trekking on mountains. His goal is to visit every single state in the USA and Mexico by 2016.

Kelly Burke

Customer Success

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After growing up in a beach town in Florida, Kelly decided to leave the laid-back, small town vibe of Ponte Vedra to head for city life. At Boston University, Kelly studied Psychology and French, satisfying her interests in language and the workings of the human mind. Outside of the office, Kelly is an avid traveler, sports fan, animal lover, and (self proclaimed) wine connoisseur.

Laura Fields

Customer Success

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Laura hails from Buffalo, New York and wandered down to DC in 2008. After working in the hotel world for several years, she is super excited to be part of the Social Tables family! While she is not serenading her dog, Fonzi, she loves cooking, bike riding around the city, and finding new brunch spots.

Alex McGlynn

Marketing

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Hailing from a small town in western Pennsylvania, Alex was brought to the Chesapeake region by way of Loyola University Maryland, where he graduated in 2012. After spending a couple of years working for a large software developer, he decided to give the startup world a shot and headed to D.C. to join the Social Tables team. In his free time, you can find Alex in his kitchen experimenting with a new recipe or hanging out with his pet guinea pig, William B. Charles.

Michelle Doran

Sales

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After parting ways with NJ to study Rhetoric at the University of Richmond, Michelle has found a happy medium here in DC which she has called home since 2012. Prior to joining our family she held roles in both event marketing and sales, making Social Tables the perfect match for this jack of communication trades. A lover of all things outdoors, you can find her jogging or wandering around Rock Creek Park on weekends.

Lauren Kalina

Marketing

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Lauren comes to Social Tables with a background in nonprofit fundraising and political campaigns. As such, she has spent most of her adult life fine-tuning her ability to multitask while talking on the telephone. Although originally from St Louis, Lauren attended the George Washington University, and considers herself a true Washingtonian. In her spare time she loves karaoke, Pilates and making new friends. You can often find her at the park with her hound dog, Harry.

Sabba Nazhand

Sales

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Sabba was born in Tehran, Iran and grew up in the DC Metro Area. Sabba has a passion for startups and technology. He came from 2U, Inc. where he spent 3 years in Hong Kong building an international business operation traveling to over 20 countries and leading a staff of sales advisors in the Online Education industry. When not working, Sabba enjoys spending time with family, traveling, attempting to be a cigar connoisseur, and working out.

Claire Harrington

Marketing

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Hailing from the great state of Texas, Claire arrived in D.C. in 2010 to serve as the Director of Events for the U.S. House of Representatives, pivoted (in typical D.C. fashion) to running events for a lobbying firm, and in 2014 chased her love for public relations and startup culture to Social Tables.
Educated in event management at the University of Illinois, George Washington University & the Smithsonian Institution, Claire is a certified meeting professional (CMP). She serves as committee chair for Women In Travel (WINiT), sits on the board of MPI Rocky Mountain, and is actively involved in the IAEE and PCMA communities.
When she’s not on duty at Social Tables, you can find her putzing about the nearest mountain range, pretending to be a runner, and eating her body weight in candy.

Kevin Dansky

Marketing

Hi, my name is Kevin Dansky

I am a Maryland boy who studied at the University of Maryland and had the great opportunity to play Division 1 soccer there as well. Truly passionate about thinking creatively and learning new things. I should probably have an intervention for my addiction to candy, but if I am not preoccupied with that then you can find me in the kitchen doing my best Food Network impersonation or rooting for my Miami Dolphins.

Rohit Kalkur

Engineering

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Originally hailing from Colorado, Rohit made the move to the Nation's Capitol back in 2011 and decided to stick around for a bit. After a few years in the R&D world building apps for the government, he decided it was time to give the startup thing a shot. When not hacking away on his computer, you can find him bike riding / working out, going to concerts, or at the sports bar cheering on his hometown Denver Broncos.

Sophie Johnson

Customer Success

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A Cali girl at heart, Sophie moved to DC to study Business and International Relations at American University. During that time, she spent a year eating pretzels and testing BMWs in Munich and found her true calling dancing around as AU's mascot. When she isn't putting smiles on customer's faces, Sophie is living out her passion for all things Bavarian, Batman, and realizing her pun-tential.

Erin O’Boyle

Sales

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Erin is a native Washingtonian who escaped for 4 years to the land of smiling faces and beautiful places to attend the University of South Carolina, where she studied finance and economics. She spent the last four years at a local advisory services firm working in a variety of roles from Product Operations and Marketing, to most recently Key Account Management where her passion for sales was born. She enjoys spinning, anything BRAVO, imagining the day she will be able to cheer on the Washington Redskins in the Super Bowl, and most recently convincing all of her engaged friends that they need to use Social Tables to plan their weddings.

Jeremy Frisch

Product

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A Chicago native, Jeremy created his first floor plan at summer camp in Microsoft Publisher, where they still use it to this day. He moved straight from Brandeis University to DC to try his hand at politics, but his passion for technology and design took over and he became the technology manager at a large non-profit. After winning two Startup Weekends, Jeremy knew he couldn’t shake the Startup bug. He joins Social Tables with a mission to annihilate inefficiencies and create frictionless products. Away from the office, you can find him working as an amateur travel agent for friends, downloading the latest public transit app, or biking to the Lincoln Memorial courts to play volleyball.

Logosou Kudayah

Customer Success

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Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Logosou was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Logosou brings to Social Tables his creative eye and focus that was honed studying Architecture at Howard University and managing Promotions at the student radio station on the side. When he’s not at Social Tables creating floor plan masterpieces, he's probably watching a marathon of the best movies you’ve never seen or on the hunt for the best albums you’ve never heard.

Mikel Hoffman

Sales

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Mikel Hoffman

An Indiana native, Mikel graduated from Hanover College before listening to his inner sports fanatic, heading to California and Arizona to work in sports sales. He comes to Social Tables with a passion for teamwork, organization, and learning. When Mikel isn't enjoying the DC foodie scene, he is cheering on the Colts, Pacers, and Reds (he even named his cat after Reds' Hall of Famer Barry Larkin).

Jeff Hornstein

Marketing

Hi, my name is Jeff Hornstein

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, Jeff is a DMV veteran. He attended the University of Maryland, and is a life long Terps fan. He comes to Social Tables with a background in Marketing and Supply Chain management, and a passion for anything Hospitality. While not at work, you can find him at one of the many D.C. concert venues or restaurants, or watching his beloved Baltimore sports teams.

Jesse Breaux

Marketing

Hi, my name is Jesse Breaux

Jesse, originally from Charlotte, ventured to DC after he received his accounting degree from ECU, home of The Pirates (arghh!!). Jesse is a foosball fanatic, lover of food, and Pittsburgh Penguins fan. When not attempting to make people laugh, you can most likely catch him reading books, exploring the city, or playing racquetball.

Gracie Gipson

Sales

Hi, my name is Gracie Gipson

Originally from southern Indiana, I attended Purdue University (graduated in 2011) where I majored in Hospitality & Tourism Management. My background is in hotel operations/sales, but then broke into intercultural work in Bangalore, India where I lived for 1.5 years and had the opportunity to travel all over Southeast Asia and parts of the Middle East. When my joints aren’t failing on me from 14 years of gymnastics/cheerleading, I love to travel, hit the gym, scuba dive, and of course, food and wine!

Ricky Vetter

Engineering

Hi, my name is Ricky Vetter

Ricky was born in Colorado, where he developed his passion for Chipotle burritos. He attended Loyola University Chicago and grew to love Chicago-style deep dish. When not writing code, he enjoys eating delicious food, drinking fancy drinks and binge-watching TV shows.

Sijie Tian

Engineering

Hi, my name is Sijie Tian

Sijie grew up in Guangzhou, China. Recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania as a 3D engineer. Loves coding and graphics. In his free time, you will find him biking around DC and playing basketball, or building the next 3D world.

Whitney Drazovich

Customer Success

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A native Californian, Whitney left the West Coast to attend college at GWU graduating with a degree in Communications in June, 2014 . After interning in PR in DC, San Francisco and NYC, she decided that start ups were her true passion. Whitney joined the Social Tables’ customer success team in July 2014. When she is not working with Social Tables customers, Whitney is connecting with fellow power women, instagramming her weekend adventures, planning her next trip, perfecting her downward dog and watching Bravo TV.

Darryl Hall

Customer Success

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Darryl was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, moving to Washington, DC to attend Howard University. After taking some time off and discovering his passion for the computer technology industry, he joins the Social Tables team as a designer. Darryl is a big fan of comic books, fighting games, and collecting vinyl records. He hopes to utilize his dilligent work ethic and creative ideas to help take Social Tables to the top.

Mary Mejia

Customer Success

Hi, my name is Mary Mejia

Born a New Yorker but raised in La Ceiba, Honduras and Brooklyn, NY. I have a passion for languages (fluent in Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and English) and traveling. My favorite place in the world is Rio de Janeiro! Moved to D.C almost straight out of college from The University of Scranton in 2013. When i'm not helping our amazing customers you can find me cooking, Google Earth traveling and watching marathons of Law & Order SVU while sipping wine or Crabbie's ginger beer.

Will Henry

Customer Success

Hi, my name is Will Henry

Will has finally settled in DC after moving from Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina. Before landing at Social Tables, Will managed planning and hospitality initiatives for companies like J.Crew and Disney Parks and Resorts, and is passionate about amazing Customer Service. Will attended UGA and UNC-Charlotte for his bachelor and master degrees respectively. He enjoys college football (tailgating), cooking (making reservations), and the great outdoors (rooftops and patios).

Renae Ouellette

Sales

Hi, my name is Renae Ouellette

Renae is a New England native, born and raised in Maine. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Hospitality Management, she began her 12 year career in Hotels. Having moved up and down the east coast to pursue different opportunities within the industry, she is now happy to call DC her home having recently purchased her very own condo. With her 12 year career in hotels and love for the event industry, she is absolutely thrilled to be joining the Social Tables family!

Tim Moyer

Customer Success

Hi, my name is Tim Moyer

I was born and raised in New England but adventured out West to go to school at the University of San Francisco to study Marketing. After living in the Bay Area for six years, I decided to head back East to live in DC. I’m an avid sports and music fan who loves traveling, cooking, and watching/playing sports – no matter where I am, I will always be a Boston sports fan!

Angelina Nepa

Customer Success

Hi, my name is Angelina Nepa

Angelina is a GWU grad and a devotee of all things DC (except the Redskins). She grew up in Pittsburgh, which fostered a life-long compulsion to put french fries on salad. In her spare time, Angelina likes to go to shows at U Street Music Hall and make crafts out of household objects. She really loves working at Social Tables in a role that keeps customers happy!

Dan MacTough

Engineering

Hi, my name is Dan MacTough

Dan is a self-taught programmer, having studied music and psychobiology before embarking on a career in law. Dan has been programming for the Web since almost its inception, and programming has been his passion for as long as he can remember. So in 2012, he left law practice to program full-time. Dan's favorite programming challenge is writing code that is easy for other programmers to understand and use. His favorite life challenge is one he shares with his wife: raising their two young children.

Julian Haddad

Product

Hi, my name is Julian Haddad

Originally from sunny Miami, FL, Julian took his fine arts training to Baltimore, MD, where he attended Maryland Institute College of Art and graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design & Photography. He has held positions ranging from startup design firms to corporate architecture firms, and currently leads the overall visual design and user experience of our products. In his spare time, he enjoys rock climbing, eating out, and hanging out with his dog, Apollo.

Tuan Duong

Engineering

Hi, my name is Tuan Duong

This is Tuan! Before SocialTables, he worked as a government contractor. Tired of that life, he decided to jump into the start-up world by learning how to code. He attended Dev Bootcamp in NYC Spring 2014 where he would later on join the engineering team here at Social Tables. Fist bumps and high fives happen very often with this guy. He loves people, tinkering with his brain, doing community service, and the “Night Rider” playlist on Spotify.

Ian Mayne

Sales

Hi, my name is Ian Mayne

Born and raised in San Francisco, Ian decided to leave Silicon Valley to go work in the tech world (yes, ironic). He is an event veteran who most recently worked at Stanford University where he used Social Tables to plan his events. He liked it so much, he decided to join the family!! He enjoys anything outdoors, especially hiking and baseball, and investigating his new home of D.C.

Dana Hagar

Customer Success

Hi, my name is Dana Hagar

In West Philadelphia born and raised… well, kinda. Dana was raised in the suburbs outside of Philly. As a retail sales veteran, Dana continues her customer focus as a Social Tables Customer Advocate. She fell in love with Virginia during her time at VCU and hasn’t looked back since! As a self proclaimed Taylor Swift Super Fan, Dana spends most of her free time dancing in her living room to tswift jamz. She also loves her kitten Buffy The Vampire Cat, soft pretzels, candy, Hello Kitty and long walks on the beach.

Judy Jow

Engineering

Hi, my name is Judy Jow

Born and raised in Texas (yeehaw!), Judy moved to the DC area after graduating from Duke University, where she studied Electrical/Computer Engineering and Economics. Prior to joining Social Tables, Judy worked as a business consultant for a predictive data analytics company across the river. She loves eating (mmm ramen and hot cheetos), traveling the world, exploring DC's bike trails, and drinking tea.

Mark Reynolds

Marketing

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Born and raised in Pittsburgh PA, Mark joins the Social Tables team after studying Economics at Wake Forest University. If he’s not in the kitchen cooking up a gourmet masterpiece, you can find Mark capturing picturesque images for his portfolio or listening to his extensive vinyl collection.

Seth Marr

Marketing

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Seth, a New Jersey native, made the move to the nation's capital shortly after graduating from Miami University (OH). He comes to Social Tables with a background in Political Science and English, and a knack for critical thinking. Outside of work, Seth enjoys various outdoor activities, traveling and all things sports-related.

Rachel McGonigal

Marketing

Hi, my name is Rachel McGonigal

Rachel, a native from Northern Virginia, recently graduated from the University of Virginia where she completed her Master's in Education. Before pursuing her master's degree, Rachel went to Clemson where she majored in Spanish and Sociology. She loves to travel and even spent 3 months studying abroad in Santander, Spain, which is also the home to her great-great grandfather. So cool! If she isn’t headed to a yoga class or watching her favorite bad TV show, you can find her filling her cupcake/baking obsession with anything that has cookie dough!

Laura Lopez

Marketing

Hi, my name is Laura Lopez

Laura is a DC area native who graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Marketing and German. Before joining Social Tables, she helped small businesses and the government discover the wonder that is social media marketing. Aside from her die-hard love of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and hashtags, Laura loves learning new languages (she also speaks Swedish), the DC music scene, and craft beer.

Scott Sehon

Operations

Hi, my name is Scott Sehon

Originally from Pittsburgh, Scott spent a number of years serving as CFO for a small business in Florida and was awarded CFO of The Year in 2013 by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Before that, he graced the cover of Running Times Magazine for running across the entire U.S. in just over 5 months! Outside of work and studying for his CPA, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 kids, attempting to perfect cheesecake, and is on a never ending quest to break 80 on the golf course.

Wardah Ansari

Sales

Hi, my name is Wardah Ansari

Wardah grew up a stone’s throw from D.C. in Virginia, a state that also played home to her alma mater, James Madison University. LBST (Life Before Social Tables) saw her hone her professional skills in product and business development, providing a perfect launching pad for her transition into the Social Tables Sales team. Wardah’s favorite thing to do outside of work involves immersing herself in the local D.C. restaurant scene, which she balances with hiking and a devotion to her local Box (Crossfit gym).

Elizabeth Faught

Marketing

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Faught

Born in California, Elizabeth (Liz), grew up in Atlanta and moved to Philadelphia when she was 13. Liz then returned to the South to attend college at the University of Alabama where she received a degree in fashion merchandising. An avid football fan, Liz attended all Alabama football games, Roll Tide!, while also becoming an amazing representative for the jewelry company Stella & Dot. As Liz gets to know her new DC neighborhood of Glover Park, she is also scouting places to play tennis, watch TV (especially Bravo) and hang with her Australian Sheep dog, Bear. A lover of all things fashion, Liz’s motto is “Keep Calm and Shop On”!

Nate Rentmeester

Product

Hi, my name is Nate Rentmeester

Nate grew up in the north woods of Wisconsin where he learned about cold weather and developed an unconditional love for his hometown team, the Green Bay Packers. After attending UW Madison, he pursued a brief career as a professional musician until his desire to eat regular meals forced him to turn to the professional world for gainful employment. While working for small software companies, Nate discovered his passion for problem solving, design thinking, and customer advocacy. Outside of work you can find him playing guitar, hitting some tennis balls around, perfecting his cooking technique, or sipping on some of the Islay’s finest.

Bill Mooney

Sales

Hi, my name is Bill Mooney

Bill comes to Social Tables from LivingSocial where he led a team of sellers for their Escapes business. Bill is passionate about startups and scaling new products/businesses through business development and new sales. This passion for business development started in the Peace Corps where he helped rural villages in Fiji with their micro-enterprise projects. In his free time, he stays active trying to keep up with his 7 nieces and nephews and training for his next triathlon or mud run.

Angelina Cho

Operations

Hi, my name is Angelina Cho

Originally from New Jersey, Angelina is a DC transplant who attended American University. When not taking care of her photogenic bulldog Oliver (just check his Instagram), Angelina is busy watching TV on her comfy couch, playing Candy Crush on the Metro, and eating good food.